Thank you for your interest in applying to the 2025 Community Programs Internship with the Writers Guild Foundation! 

Please review the description and guidelines below before you apply. 

Description

The Community Programs Intern will assist with the operation and promotion of WGF’s Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program (WASSTP), a first-of-its-kind initiative to support the full inclusion and employment of underrepresented groups in the television industry, and The Veterans Writing Project, a yearlong mentorship program for emerging writers from U.S. military backgrounds. 

The internship will provide a nuanced perspective on the relationship between emerging TV writers and employers, as well as the challenges they face entering the workforce. 

Interns may support any of the following projects depending on their primary areas of interest and professional background: 

• Video Editing: Interns with video editing experience will review previously recorded interviews and craft dynamic sizzle reels to promote our community programs. Some original footage may need to be captured, so production experience is a plus.
• Community Outreach: Interns will use a variety of outreach techniques and online platforms to promote alumni for staffing positions in TV writers’ rooms and assist with the creation of the annual program lookbook. They may also assist with outreach and tracking for the Foundation's nonprofit community partner list. 
• Research & Data Analysis: Through targeted research, the intern will identify potential areas of growth for the program both internally and externally. Data will be aggregated into an organized and visually stimulating report that will be shared with WGF's Board of Directors and other program affiliates. 
• Event Planning: Interns will assist with the planning and execution of networking events and mixers with leading Hollywood development executives, showrunners, and other industry professionals. Some photography experience encouraged. 

In this role, interns will gain an understanding of:

• The entertainment industry at large, with a particular focus on the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in TV writers’ rooms.  
• The operations of a small nonprofit and how to execute large-scale programming with limited resources.  
• How to use creative social media and email campaigns to raise awareness about DEI initiatives.  
• How TV shows are staffed and what hiring executives seek in emerging talent.  
• Nonprofit management platforms such as Giveffect and Submittable as well as more common services like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Squarespace, Studio System, Zoom, and more. 

The internship will be active from August to December 2025. Ideally, interns will work 16 to 24 hours per week, depending on their availability, with occasional evening work required.

Interns will be compensated a total of $7,148.00 for 400 hours of work, at a rate of $17.87/hour.

Please note that while we will be working with screenwriters in the film and TV industry, this internship is not a screenwriting internship or fellowship program.

Requirements

Los Angeles Department of Arts & Culture Internship Eligibility:

2025 Arts Internship positions will be open to currently enrolled undergraduate (2 or 4-year) and community college students who reside or attend college in Los Angeles County. Recent graduates may apply as long as they have completed their degree between May 1 - December 1, 2025. 

Please note the following: 

• Students who have already earned a BA, BS, or a higher degree are not eligible for the Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program.
• Students who have previously participated in the program are not eligible to participate a second time.
• Students must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
• Students who are invited to participate in the program will be asked to provide verification of eligibility via college transcripts, driver’s license, and other documents to show enrollment status and/or LA County residence.

Additional information about the Arts Internship Program and eligibility can be found here.

WGF Qualifications:

Community Programs Interns must be:

• Able to work in-person at WGF's Los Angeles office a minimum of two days per week (preferably on a Monday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday) 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Interested in diversity, equity, and inclusion, specifically in the context of the entertainment industry
• Able to conduct independent research, facilitate informational interviews, compile findings into an organized data presentation, and identify trends among a limited population
• Highly organized, self-sufficient, and friendly with a positive attitude! 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with a nonprofit organization
• Experience with web design, specifically on Squarespace
• Experience with video editing or graphic design 
• Experience in journalism or similar media

About Our Programs

The Writers Guild Foundation recognizes that our mission to engage and educate emerging writers cannot be fulfilled without a deep commitment to equity and accessibility. 

Through our community programs, we aim to create pathways for students and underserved communities to meaningfully connect with WGAW membership and make use of our educational resources.

• Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program: Provides writers who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled writers, and writers over the age of 50, with the tools and education to become a writers’ assistant and script coordinator, resulting in meaningful employment opportunities.
• The Veterans Writing Project: Identifies emerging writers from U.S. military backgrounds and provides them with the tools and mentorship to nurture their passion for screenwriting and successfully navigate the entertainment industry.
• Veterans Fellowship: Provides educational resources, professional guidance, and career-building opportunities for Veterans Writing Project alumni who are on the threshold of breaking into the industry.
• Visiting Writers Program: Connects WGA members with speaking opportunities, benefitting K-12 students and screenwriting students at colleges and universities locally and abroad.
• Community Partnership Program: Pairs WGA members with volunteer opportunities through like-minded partner organizations focusing on literacy, writing, and filmmaking.
• Justice-Impacted Writers Project: A partner program serving writers currently incarcerated at Sheridan Correctional Center in Sheridan, Illinois.

Click here to learn more. 

About the Foundation

Founded in 1966, the Writers Guild Foundation preserves and promotes the history and craft of writing for the screen. 

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, WGF is dedicated to uplifting the next generation of writers through initiatives like the Veterans Writing Project, Volunteer & Mentorship Program, Visiting Writers Program, and the Writers' Access Support Staff Training Program. 

We aim to create pathways for students and underserved communities to meaningfully connect with WGAW membership and make use of our educational resources.

About LACDAC

This opportunity has been made possible by the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture. Since 2000, their Arts Internship Program has provided internships for nonprofit performing, presenting, film, media, literary, municipal arts, social justice, and social service nonprofit organizations. 

The Writers Guild Foundation is grateful to receive this support!